buckle 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bucklenext
1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks

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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time

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buckle

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noun

as in loop

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Recent Examples of buckle
Verb
Next is the Gen-FF Back Strap mules, which feature a cushioned sole and buckled strap to secure the foot. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 This panel will feature both Bob’s Burgers and Futurama back-to-back, and the room will not clear, so buckle into your seat for the best panel of NYCC for animation fans. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
Teams get the model right, get the framework right and watch the whole thing buckle because the data layer was never designed for the access patterns AI agents generate. — Gopi Duddi, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The new model also features the Reef 2's full-coverage hood, UPF50+ sun protection, a reversible seat, magnetic buckle and a universal car seat adapter as standard options. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buckle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
  1. collapse
  2. devote
  3. loop
  4. go
  5. apply
  6. fold
  7. give
  8. spiral
Verb
  • That pair, combined with the wider structure and personnel around them, ensure Leeds do not collapse when home sides like Brighton, predictably, lay it on thick.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers believe volcanic activity triggered an underwater landslide and caused a large chunk of Anak Krakatau’s southwest slope to collapse and displace a large volume of water.
    — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Her reporting reveals stunning details about the high-level government officials who are devoting their time and influence to enable what is, essentially, a portfolio of home-renovation and vanity projects.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing journalist and activist who devoted her life to fighting for women's rights, died on Wednesday.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of devote
Noun
  • There's also a small flip up carry loop, which is a nice feature for a bottle with a comparably wide diameter.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Reportedly, the artificial intelligence serves as both the observational eyes and the active navigator throughout the procedure by establishing a continuous feedback loop between real-time ultrasound image processing and physical surgical control.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • Slavia Prague The Czech champions briefly threatened an upset against Barcelona in the league phase last season, going ahead in sub-zero temperatures in Prague before the Catalan side turned up the heat to win 4-2.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Okamoto went 4 for 5 with a double and broke a 3-all tie in the seventh with an RBI single.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • Some exceptions to the law do apply, including health conditions, relocation for a spouse’s job change or providing care for a sick family member.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Judge Louis will consider whether the treaty applies to the case and determine if the evidence establishes probable cause.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of apply
Noun
  • The new iPhone model, which launches in October, features a screen that folds in two – a first of its kind for Apple.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The water-resistant exterior is suited for stadiums, gyms, and concerts and the smart design folds flat with a built-in carrying strap for easy transportation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of fold
Verb
  • Neither Moscow nor Kyiv give regular updates on their battlefield losses.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Our affiliates in Texas would have to give equal time to as many candidates as there are on the ballot, and there’s about 10 candidates on the ballot.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of give
Noun
  • Both sides are depending on the fans to absorb the endless salary spiral that ownership passes on to those in the seats.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Still, with average hourly earnings showing no signs of a wage-price spiral, the picture is not clear-cut.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of spiral

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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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